You can't say they're wrong, because this mindset is ingrained in their genes; it's "right" to them. But if you say they're right, it's definitely wrong. Neither women nor men should live as dependents of the other. A couple can have one person at home and the other at home, but that doesn't mean the one at home is subordinate to the one at home; it's simply a matter of choice.
If I had to pinpoint a tone to their words, it would probably be disgusting. Although Li Xi had been clamoring to be a pretty loser, living a life of idleness and waiting for death at the beginning of her journey, she wasn't someone who relied on others at heart. Furthermore, perhaps because she had been around few "high-quality" men since childhood, or perhaps because she'd read too many novels, movies, and TV shows, Li Xi had always had a negative impression of men.
Of course, it doesn't mean she feels disgusted, distrustful, or even wants to see every man she sees. Being friends is fine, but anything more than that is not acceptable. Maintaining an intimate relationship is a matter of life and death for her; being a dodder, dependent on a man, is absolutely unacceptable. And let alone the feudal remnants of the "mistress of a high-ranking family."
Even though she now had a favorable impression of Luo Jingxuan and had developed some special feelings for him, and didn't mind kissing and hugging him, and sometimes she was quite emotionally dependent on him, overall, Luo Jingxuan was the icing on the cake in her life, not something she couldn't live without. It was impossible for her to accept this foot-binding theory for him; it was simply a fantasy.
Moreover, based on Li Xi's understanding of Luo Jingxuan, he would not like the kind of "little woman" who would only depend on him. Although his feelings might not be strong, he would never be fickle and have a romantic relationship at home while having other romantic relationships outside.
To sum it up in the words of many netizens, Luo Jingxuan is a high-quality CEO who upholds male ethics! How could such a man ask his wife to allow him to mess around outside?
Li Xi has confidence in Luo Jingxuan and even more confidence in herself, so when faced with the "earnest advice" from her aunts and uncles, Li Xi is not afraid at all and will not swallow her anger, but she also does not have the energy to refute or challenge them one by one. At the beginning, she could still "debate with the scholars" for a while, but later she just started to write perfunctory literature.
"Really?" "Is that so?" "You think so?" "I don't know!" "Oh, actually I don't know either." "Go ahead, I'm listening." "You're right!" "Yes, that's right, that's it."
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If this had happened to a younger person, they'd probably have rolled their eyes at Li Xi, then chastised her and changed the subject. But the people engaging in this rambling with Li Xi were all elderly "elders," elders swathed in thick, feudal foot bindings. They had no grasp of the perfunctory online literature, and they didn't take Li Xi's insincere tone or formulaic expression seriously. They simply assumed Luo Jingxuan had taken Li Xi out for a "lecture," and now she was obediently following the elders' orders, so they launched into a torrent of rants and brainwashing.
After hearing what happened, Li Xi was fed up with even the perfunctory response and slipped away under the pretext of running off to the bathroom. At first glance, it sounded like she was giving in, losing without a fight, but in reality, she had avoided ineffective social interaction, saved her ears and soul, and gained joy. It was a win-win, no matter how you slice it.
In short, this is how Li Xi comforted herself!
After escaping from the crowd, Li Xi did not look for Luo Jingxuan, did not go to the courtyard, and did not go to her usual rest room (the old housekeeper meant that that was Luo Jingxuan's room in the old house, but every time the two of them came back together, they would not stay overnight in the old house. When they did stay overnight, it was Li Xi who came to the old house alone, and stayed alone if she stayed late. So for Li Xi, that room was only her usual rest room so far, not Luo Jingxuan's room). Instead, she found an empty corner and stayed there quietly.
People are sometimes really pretentious.
Just like now, the old house was bustling with activity. People, whether good or bad, wanted to chat with Li Xi endlessly. As long as Li Xi wanted, she could always find someone or something to do to distract herself. It was easy to live a fulfilling life, but instead, Li Xi felt incredibly lonely.
Maybe I suddenly got tired of dealing with relatives with different thoughts; maybe I ate too much delicious food; or maybe I missed my relatives and friends before I traveled through time, and the simple yet luxurious New Year's Eve dinner; of course, it might also be that I thought about the update that I had delayed for a long time.
There may be many reasons, but there is only one result - Li Xi felt more lonely than ever before in the bustling old house.
So even if she could just give him a perfunctory response, even if she could silence him, Li Xi still chose to flee. She found a corner where no one would notice her, slowly licking her wounds (wrong!) while observing Luo Jingxuan's group of strange relatives.
For example, the noblewoman over there, dressed in mink, might appear regal and elegant at first glance, but in reality, she's shabby in every way. Considering the sheer number of people here today, the heating is on full blast, and even the elderly don't wear thick clothing, let alone the young. Yet, this noblewoman is wearing mink indoors, shaking out the mink fur for everyone she meets. The jewelry she's wearing looks quite expensive, though Li Xi, who doesn't understand the season, can't tell. But she can tell it doesn't suit her at all, making her look incredibly old-fashioned. Of course, it's also possible that the person is simply older, and Li Xi is mistaking them for younger ones.
For example, that cool guy over there wearing a studded jacket, ripped jeans, a rooster combed over his hair, and sunglasses indoors. Ever since Li Xi noticed him, he's been folding his arms across his chest and looking at people through his nose (or maybe he's not looking at them, just looking at them, because he's wearing sunglasses, so Li Xi can't see his eyes). Whenever someone talks to him, he'll robotically turn his head and lift his chin higher, ensuring the view reaches deeper into his nostrils. He never lets go of his arms when he's talking!
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